Question: I am preparing for Part 1 of the CIA exam and I noticed that the Gleim books publish the practice advisories in full in the appendix. How important are these? Answer: Gleim covers all the practice advisories throughout the book, the appendix is only there for easy reference. Candidates who have used the book […]
On the CIA exam, read questions carefully, noting key words. Read the question stem to determine the precise requirement. Focusing on what is required enables you to ignore extraneous information and to proceed directly to determining the correct answer. Be especially careful to note when the requirement is an exception. Words such as except, least, […]
Question: The current 10-month testing window will soon be closed. I was only able to pass two parts this past testing window. Can I still take the third part in the next window even though it will be testing on different tax laws? Answer: Candidates who pass a part of the exam can carry over […]
Sign Up for Your Exam Now! EA candidates have only two weeks to finish preparing for a part and take the exam before the close of the testing window on February 29, 2012. Sign up now for your testing date to beat the last-minute rush, and ensure you get the testing center, date, and time […]
With the close of the current EA testing window approaching on February 29, 2012, many candidates are probably trying to finish studying for a part of the exam. As your exam approaches, be sure you have completed all the study units in the Gleim EA Review System. Then, spend about 10-20 hours using the EA […]
Question: I am considering sitting for the CIA Exam. What is my first step? Answer: You must first become knowledgeable about the exam. Determine if you meet or will meet the requirements, which part you will want to begin with, and if you are exempt from any part due to other certifications you may have. […]
This weeks Study Tip discusses how to determine the order in which to sit for parts of the exam. The CIA exam consists of four parts: Parts 1 and 2 cover internal auditing subject matter, whereas Part 3, Business Analysis and Information Technology, and Part 4, Business Management Skills, cover a wide variety of material. […]
Exam Fee Increase As of January 5, 2012, the testing fee for the EA Exam was increased from $101 to $105 for each part of the examination. Go to www.prometric.com/irs to register and pay for your EA Exam.
The questions on the examination are directed toward the tasks that enrolled agents must perform to complete and file forms and tax returns and to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service. The examination covers federal taxation and tax accounting and the use of tax return forms for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and gifts. […]
Provisional PTIN Candidates who have a provisional PTIN may continue to prepare all types of tax returns and claims for refund through December 31, 2013, provided they complete any required continuing education requirements and renew their PTIN timely each year. The IRS will be providing guidance for those who have expired PTINs in January 2012. […]
